Cape Woolamai Beach

Located on the southeastern tip of Phillip Island, Victoria, Cape Woolamai Beach is a four-kilometer-long beige sand beach with many rocky portions.  This beach is part of the Cape Woolamai National Reserve and has a beautiful backdrop of towering cliffs, unique rock formations, dunes, and lush vegetation, creating a picturesque setting along the coast.  The area is subject to natural erosion, shaping its cliffs and rock formations over time.  Cape Woolamai Beach, Phillip Island, is within a protected reserve, which is promoted as an ecotourism destination, encouraging sustainable tourism practices that preserve its natural environment and marine life of the region.

Cape Woolamai Beach, Victoria, does not have lifeguards but offers a few amenities, including restrooms, a walking track, and wooden boardwalks, so plan your trip accordingly.

Cape Woolamai Beach offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, bushwalking, surfing, fishing, hiking, bodyboarding, kitesurfing, paddleboarding, and photography.  If you plan to go into the water, we recommend being careful, as water is known to have unpredictable rip currents.  It is an ideal spot to go surfing due to the frequent windy weather and strong Woolamai Beach surf swells attracting surfers from around the world.  Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, including the Cape Woolamai Circuit Walk, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity.  Visitors can spot a colony of short-tailed shearwaters (mutton birds), with thousands of birds migrating annually from Alaska.  Visitors often spot native wildlife, including wallabies, echidnas, and various bird species.  This beach is known for its one of Victoria's best surf breaks, the striking rock formations, namely the famous Pinnacles, hiking trails, and spectacular views, making it a photographer's delight.  Despite being a popular beach, there are quieter, more secluded parts for visitors seeking a serene experience.  There is a designated area popularly known as Cape Woolamai Dog Park, where dogs are allowed and the beach is open from sunrise until sunset.

Cape Woolamai Beach, Australia, does not offer an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Cape Woolamai Beach is easy - the beach has a small car park located near 94 The Esplanade, Cape Woolamai, Victoria 3925, Australia, which offers easy access to the beach.

Cape Woolamai and the surrounding area hold historical significance for the Bunurong people, the traditional custodians of the land.

There are many attractions near Cape Woolamai Beach.  Pinnacles Lookout is the highest point on Phillip Island that features striking rock formations, carved by wind and water erosion, that have stood prominently against the sea over the years. It is accessible via a four-kilometer-long, challenging hiking trail that meanders through an adventurous path with diverse terrains, including beaches and bushland, where visitors can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the rugged coastline, dramatic cliffs, and the turquoise waters of the Bass Strait.  The National Vietnam Veterans Museum is a museum that aims to educate and preserve the stories and experiences of those who served in the Vietnam War. It offers a unique collection of military equipment, uniforms, photographs, memorabilia, and artifacts, including helicopters, tanks, and other vehicles used during the Vietnam War.  The Phillip Island Chocolate Factory offers a unique and interactive experience for chocolate lovers of all ages to learn about the chocolate-making process through engaging displays and demonstrations. Visitors can create their own custom chocolate bar, enjoy games, puzzles, and hands-on activities, and taste a wide range of chocolate varieties.

The Penguin Parade at Phillip Island Nature Parks is an amazing wildlife experience where visitors witness the world’s smallest penguins, the little penguins, returning to shore at sunset after a day of fishing at sea. The parade offers multiple viewing options, from general boardwalks to premium experiences like underground viewing and guided tours for a closer perspective, and the visitor center provides educational exhibits about penguin conservation. If you are looking for another nearby attraction, Churchill Island Marine National Park is a protected marine sanctuary spread over 670 hectares and features diverse ecosystems, including seagrass beds, mudflats, and mangroves, providing habitats for marine life. The park is home to migratory birds, seahorses, crabs, and fish, making it a hotspot for kayaking, snorkeling, and birdwatching while offering a tranquil escape for nature lovers.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Cape Woolamai Beach.  The Wooli Tavern serves amazing salads, pizzas, pasta, risotto, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Island Burger Bar serves incredible burgers.  Bang Bang Bar & Food serves delicious seafood, meat, poultry, and vegetarian dishes.  Saltwater Phillip Island serves delicious soups, salads, pizzas, pastas, meat, seafood, and poultry dishes.  If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant nearby, Woolamai Pizza serves amazing pizzas.

If you are looking for Cape Woolamai Beach hotels, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 4-Star Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island is 14 minutes away by car and offers many amenities, including two outdoor pools, an indoor pool, tennis courts, a spa, a sauna, a fitness center, and restaurants.  A more affordable hotel is the 4-Star Tropicana Motor Inn, which offers many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, a pool table, a barbecue grill area, and a restaurant.  Another moderately priced option is the 4-Star Swan Lake Guest House, which has several amenities, including comfortable rooms, an outside seating area, and free Wifi.  A more reasonably priced option is the 3-Star The Island Accommodation, which has a few amenities, including a cafe, a terrace, a game room, and comfortable rooms.  If you are looking for another affordable hotel, Arthur Phillip Motor Inn has a hot tub and comfortable rooms.